Faculty/Staff Fitness Instructor Pool- 2026/2027: Strength & Conditioning

OSU Oregon State University • Corvallis, OR

20d

About The Position

The Faculty-Staff Fitness (FSF) Program, part of the School of Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences within Oregon State University’s College of Health, invites applications for one or more Strength & Conditioning Instructors to teach FSF courses during the 2026–2027 fiscal year. These are professional faculty positions. Applications are reviewed as needed, and qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available.

The FSF Program supports employee wellness and serves more than 800 participants each academic term through fitness offerings that include aquatics, aerobics, conditioning, mind/body, and strength training. Instructors lead effective, evidence-based fitness experiences for university employees and affiliated community members, helping promote lifelong physical activity and wellness. The program is designed to serve people across fitness levels, from beginners to highly trained participants.

This is an hourly position. Instructors teach 2–5 classes per week and prepare and program classes for participants with diverse fitness levels and abilities. Classes are scheduled in short blocks throughout the day and week, including early mornings, lunch times, and evenings. The anticipated start date is October 16, 2026. Starting salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience; the listed salary range is $20.46–$27.92.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of teaching experience in strength training formats for at least two one-hour classes per week (approximately 104 hours annually), or an equivalent amount of instruction experience; OR an associate degree in Exercise Sports Science or a relevant discipline and three years of teaching experience in strength training formats; OR a high school diploma or equivalent and five years of teaching experience plus an NCCA certification in group exercise, strength training, or personal training formats.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications by the start of classes.
• Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing inclusive excellence.
• Ability to demonstrate physical fitness activity for the duration of class.
• Ability to meet physical demands that may include lifting up to 40 pounds, bending, and twisting.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Kinesiology or a relevant discipline.
• NCCA certification in group exercise, strength training, or personal training formats; preferred certifying organizations include ACSM, NSCA, ACE, and NASM.
• Enrollment in or completion of a Kinesiology/Public Health program and completion of a practicum or internship within the Faculty Staff Fitness organization in a field applicable to the position.
• Five or more years of teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach 2–5 classes per week.
• Prepare for classes.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive environment.
• Foster participant engagement.
• Program classes to accommodate diverse fitness levels and abilities.
• Substitute teach other classes when needed.
• Demonstrate physical fitness activities to participants for the duration of class.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level